Hello everyone, me and my friends are going to visit Pennsylvania in January and we're interested in going to shooting range. None of us owns a gun. The questions is, are we legally allowed to attend a shooting range as people from outside US, without anyone who's American? If so, do you have any recommendations in Philadelphia Area? We just want to go one time, shoot a pistol, maybe AR-15 or AK-47.

My dad is a felon and I live with him am I legally allowed to purchase a rifle if I keep it locked in a safe? I’m in bucks county.

From what I understand, I can have a long gun in my car as long as it is unloaded. Are there rules about where I can go with it? Like if I go to my parent's house with it from my house, is it an issue? I'd be coming from MD.

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Seasons Greetings,

I wish you all the very best this holiday season, please enjoy 10% any of our training classes by using the code HOLIDAY24 at checkout.

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Winter Training Class Update

Below is a list of upcoming training courses with Ironsights Academy and a little holiday gift for all.

• Saturday 12/21 - NRA Basics of Shotgun - $165
• Sunday 12/22 - New Jersey Permit to Carry Qualification & Use of Force - $150
• Saturday 12/28 - New Jersey Permit to Carry Qualification & Use of Force - $150
• Saturday 12/28 - Low Light / No Light - Night Shoot - $185
• Saturday 1/4 - NRA Basics of Pistol - $165
• Saturday 1/5 - New Jersey Permit to Carry REQUAL ONLY - $75
• Saturday / Sunday 1/11 & 1/12 - NY-MD-UT-NJ COMBO CCW Qual - $ Varies
• Sunday 1/12 - New Jersey Permit to Carry Qualification & Use of Force - $150

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Hi everyone, I'm a PA resident and have never owned a gun before but was thinking of getting a handgun. What does the process look like in order to get one? Are there stores near/in Center City, Phila where i can go to buy one? Do i need to get a special license to conceal carry if i go that route? Do i have to go to City Hall or register/any type of that stuff?

Thanks for LMK!

I have recently been getting back into shooting, and I've mostly been going to Keystone for the indoor range.

I have a Walther PPS M2 and a Mossberg 500, and their range is sufficient for the Walther or for general range shooting with my 18.5" M500 barrel.

I have a rifled barrel for the M500 so I would like to get some reps in on a longer distance range, preferably about 100 yards. I also would like to do some skeet shooting because I remember that being fun. Neither of these can be done at an indoor range unfortunately.

I've been looking around and all of the ranges I've been able to find have some ridiculous membership requirements. I don't necessarily want to even be a member of a range I'll only visit maybe a handful of times a year. I don't want to have to volunteer 4 hours a month to keep my membership. I don't want to have to do a biannual fundraiser. I just want to take my shotgun, spend a few hours getting target practice, and move on.

It's looking like the best option might even be an hour and a half away at the Indiana County Public Shooting range with just a Hunters permit. Or the woods behind a friend or family members house.

Are there any locations nearby that have both 100Y+ ranges and skeet shooting areas that don't cost an arm and a leg, your soul, and your first born?

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Seasons Greetings!

This video is (and I apologize for the quality...working on a better NV recording method) was taken from Ironsights Academy's Inaugural Low Light/No Light Class. We WILL be doing this again and soon (I am working on maybe sneaking one more in before years' end)!

Only six classes left for 2024 (but we've already begun scheduling 2025 :) ):

Beyond the Basics - Pistol Level I

• Saturday, December 14, 2024
• 10:00 AM  4:00 PM
• Private Range (map)

The Beyond the Basics (BtB) series is the natural progression for shooters once you have completed the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. In the BtB - Pistol Level I course, we focus on refining your pistol handling skills, building muscle memory, honing your shooting accuracy, and we take you to the next level of firearms training…beyond the basics.

This course is 100% range time with copious amounts of hands-on instruction.

Course Fee is $185.00

Running & Gunning - December 15, 2024 - RIFLES

• Sunday, December 15, 2024
• 10:00 AM  4:00 PM
• Jersey Devil Outfitters (map)

By Invitation Only (CONTACT US IF INTERESTED)

Each month we will host a Running & Gunning Training day. This 6 hour session will continuously evolve and no two sessions will be the same.

Each session will be focused on pistol, rifle, shotgun or a combination of disciplines.

These sessions will be all range time, with high round counts.

We will focus on balancing speed and accuracy, multiple targets, multiple distances, dynamic movements, obstacles, steel targets, timed exercises/drills, performance-based shooting, and much more.

Course Fee: $200.00

NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting

• Saturday, December 21, 2024
• 10:00 AM  4:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The NRA Basics of Shotgun Course (Instructor-Led) introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for owning and using a Shotgun safely.

In this course we will cover basic firearms safety, fundamentals of rifle shooting, ammunition components, malfunctions, and we will review the core elements of modern shotguns. We will practice loading, unloading, recognizing and clearing malfunctions, proper grip and shooting stance, aiming, and trigger techniques.

Then we’ll head out to the range and put these principles in action.

Course Fee is $165.00

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification

• Sunday, December 22, 2024
• 9:00 AM  2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification course is an instructor-led and live-fire shooting qualification course intended to equip you with the training and documentation necessary to apply for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.

UPDATE: This course meets the CCARE Protocol requirements for NJ Concealed Carry as published by the NJSP (September, 2023).

Course Fee is $150.00

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification

• Saturday, December 28, 2024
• 9:00 AM  2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification course is an instructor-led and live-fire shooting qualification course intended to equip you with the training and documentation necessary to apply for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.

UPDATE: This course meets the CCARE Protocol requirements for NJ Concealed Carry as published by the NJSP (September, 2023).

Course Fee is $150.00

So was out hunting yesterday and realize i need some new boots. Leather is all worn out, the steel toe isn’t really needed, as a work boot they are great, but for walking around in the woods they kinda blow. Me and a buddy were drinking and talking about how people used to stalk deer back in the day, and it moved onto footwear of natives. It was one of those “hey if it worked for them” ideas.

Any of you guys use them? Is it dumb and should I just go and get a new set of hunting boots? What y’all think?

I'm in lackawanna County and my bag was stolen with all of my identification. I unfortunately had my concealed carry permit in my wallet. Would I need to do the license process all over again or can I just get a new card. I tried to call and speak to someone on multiple occasions but no one ever picks up the phone. I work during the week and makes it difficult to just go there in person.

What’s the difference between the sportsman’s permit versus open carry while hunting or fishing? Isn’t it legal to open carry already while fishing or hunting since it’s a blanket open carry policy in the state?

So, I had a tenant that left a rental and apparently he was sub-renting. Surprise surprise, they turned out to be druggies. Likely dealing a bit. Anyway, I walked in, said you all need to move out. And they did. We put everything in the porch they wanted, changed the locks. All good. We'll during cleaning I found a loaded shotgun as a case of shells for it and a box of 22 shells.

Looking for advice on the proper way to claim it, procedures and what to expect.

Recently joined an outdoor range and want to get into shooting steel targets... The only problem is I see way too many different prices ranges for what looks like the same grade steel so I wanted to see if any of you recommend a certain company for steel targets with a justifiable price and quality?? thank you in advance.

Wondering if anyone carries a modified firearm. Things like optics, different triggers, threaded aftermarket barrels etc.

Does anybody have any sources to pick up a case or two of White Flyer or Champion clay pigeons in the Pittsburgh area?

I’ve done <20 transfers and all took less than an hour, usually 20 min. Two month ago I had my first RESEARCH and it took PICS 12 days to approve my transfer. I thought I was just unlucky and got randomly selected for an in-depth check. However I was doing another transfer earlier today and it came back RESEARCH again. This is probably going to take 2 weeks again. Am I going to keep getting into research for any future transfer? Probably someone with a similar name did shitty stuff? Any suggestions? Should I get one of those unique identification# to avoid being put in research?

I still owe money on a public intoxication summary offense, I have read the law and it mentions the "Fugitive of Justice" part does not apply to anything under Title 75 (Traffic violations), but drunk in public does not fall under Title 75. I have shipped an AR lower to my local FFL and have never purchased a firearm before. Should I be concerned about PICS? I have no misdemeanors or felonies on my record at all, just sure if the "Fugitive of Justice" clause would apply to me with owing money, I am guessing there is probably a warrant.

My grandfather has these old .22 rifles. Labeled The Merwin Hulbert & Co. junior. Is there a place anyone would recommend to sell them or should we just turn them into the next gun buy back for money? Everything is legally owned, they've just been here a long time.

Howdy,

A post from another forum influenced this idea. Basically the gist is things that used to "blow your skirts up" but for one reason or another you're presently indifferent to (but maybe hopeful that'll change in the upcoming seasons).

(1) Deer hunting... Whelp- I didn't get a hunting license again this year with the rifle season kicking off last Saturday here for buck in PA. It's not that I have anything against hunting and years ago I couldn't wait for the season to come. It used to be a big part of my life. These days though- after years upon years of seeing anything but bucks, I started questioning whether I was making the most use of my vacation time to sit in the woods alone, in the cold, only to see a couple of squirrels. The rare times that I did see deer that I could legally shoot, I spent years of making excuses that they weren't 'big enough' to warrant the effort entailed in the aftermath but as the years went by- the fact of the matter is I just don't have the drive I used to carry to kill a deer. Nothing sacred about it/them- just it doesn't give me any joy in doing so like it used to.

(2) Fishing- Good lord did I used to love fishing. Specifically fishing in creeks for trout. I never got into fly fishing but growing up- I was permitted a day off of school for my birthday (which coincided with trout season here in PA) and I picked that every single time because I just enjoyed the heck out of that. About 10 years or so ago though- it was like a switch flipped and I stopped caring about chasing after stocked fish. To be fair, I was in my last year (of my 2nd attempt of college) and I was taking a heavy course load and chasing after fish had to take a backseat to reading textbooks and I don't think I ever rejuvenated that passion after I graduated from college.

(3) I used to love going backpacking. It honestly scratched a lot of my itches, I loved being in the PA woods, I'm a self professed 'gear nerd' and would get untold hours of enjoyment just researching the latest and greatest equipment for backpacking but in this pursuit- I simply lost all of my friends who used to join in on the adventure and it stopped being fun doing it by myself.

(4) Back to hunting- but birds this time instead of deer, by and large, chasing pheasants & grouse was always my favorite form of hunting. It just was.. different I'd say, you didn't have to worry about being quiet or stalking them, you just walked the fields with all of your friends and talked smack until a bird exploded up from your footsteps and then the whole line instantly went alive trying to pop said bird. Similar to my previous comments about backpacking, those friends either died or moved onto other things. The grouse in PA all but disappeared and the pheasants turned into a sore point for me where the game commission started charging a stamp that cost more than a regular hunting license to participate in pheasant hunting but cut the stocking of said pheasants by more than half in the same year. That was the end of grouse/pheasant hunting for me. 

(5) Waterfowl hunting- that was a relatively new one for me and different enough to fill the gaps left behind from my grouse/pheasant pursuits, but that was also dependent on having a friend with a boat/decoys (for ducks) or a friend with a relationship with a farmer and also decoys (for geese). Whelp- they all got married & got out of the waterfowl game. 

(6) Concerts- I used to be the biggest concert guy you'd ever met, 20 years or so ago, I saw them all and I was front row and center. I was there with my battle buddies and a mosh pit started at a Korn/whoever else it was concert 20 years ago and someone left with a broken collar bone. I was there at a 3 Days Grace/Breaking Benjamin concert where some lady literally bought the shirt off of my roommates back depicting a 'working girl next to a pole' and the text "I support single moms". Now... I don't keep up with modern music nor do I even care to. I seldom participate in concerts but when I do, I opt for the cheap seats far away from the crowds and give me a place to park my butt. 

(7) Holidays (in general)- I remember when I used to care about New Years, St. Patricks Day (that one especially), Memorial Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Now- I feel like New Year's is amateur hour for the drunks and I wouldn't dare be on the roads for it, St Patricks Day isn't far behind that. Memorial Day is nothing more than a commercial excuse anymore to put things on sale while I try to keep whatever demons I may have in check, 4th of July- good excuse to shoot off fireworks. Veteran's Day... I'm just going to skip sharing my opinions on that one. Thanksgiving is now a financial and/or expected societal/familial burden and Christmas... heck I couldn't tell you the last time this was a holiday/day that held any 'magic'... maybe it did in 2007 for me but that pursuit is also long gone. Now, at least for me, it's nothing more than a commercial pursuit to buy family members crap they felt forced to write a list for so they in turn can also buy you crap that you felt obligated to write a list for.

Ugh- sorry, not trying to be bitter by any means, I had oral surgery this afternoon and my jaw is just killing me and I can't sleep. 

-LD

Over the past weekend i went to bass pro to buy my first gun and picked out a rifle to use for hunting next year. During my background check they told me it went into research. Im not entirely sure i understand what that means and i also I’m not sure why it would do that. I have zero type of criminal record or anything like that so i’m just confused as to why it would do that.

Hi all, I'm potentially moving down to Philadelphia and had some questions regarding gun laws:

1. When I first move in, I won't have a License to Carry Firearms. I think I can still legally bring and own a shotgun (over-under) from another state without an LTCF?

1a) I hear that without a LTCF pistols can only be transported directly to/from the range even if locked separately from ammunition in car - is the same true with long guns or is it more permissive to take stops that aren't directly going to/from the range with a shotgun (also assuming locked separate from ammunition in car)?

1b) Do I need to wait until my drivers license is switched over to PA before keeping the shotgun from another state in my residence?

2. I want to apply for the LTCF soon when I move here, but as I'll be new and won't know anyone for a bit. I've seen mixed messages on just how "optional" the references on the LTCF form are. Can I proceed sooner with references, or is it really best to wait until I've nailed down some locals to vouch for me?

Thanks for your help!

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Seasons Greetings!

Winter may have arrived, but the year isn't over and Ironsights Academy has several classes coming up:

Low Light / No Light (.22lr Pistols and/or Rifles)

• Saturday, December 7, 2024
• 4:00 PM  9:00 PM
• Private Range (map)

The Low Light / No Light Course is intended to provide education and opportunities to shoot in low light and no light conditions, use handheld and weapon mounted lights and to engage in dynamic courses of fire.

Note: .22lr calibers only.

In this course we will cover the fundamental elements of hand held lights, weapon-mounted lights, principles of movement, use of cover and concealment and marksmanship in low light / no light conditions.

We will then head out to the range and shoot in the dark!

Course Fee is $185.00

Beyond the Basics - Pistol Level I

• Saturday, December 14, 2024
• 10:00 AM  4:00 PM
• Private Range (map)

The Beyond the Basics (BtB) series is the natural progression for shooters once you have completed the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course. In the BtB - Pistol Level I course, we focus on refining your pistol handling skills, building muscle memory, honing your shooting accuracy, and we take you to the next level of firearms training…beyond the basics.

This course is 100% range time with copious amounts of hands-on instruction.

Course Fee is $185.00

Running & Gunning - December 15, 2024 - RIFLES

• Sunday, December 15, 2024
• 10:00 AM  4:00 PM
• Jersey Devil Outfitters (map)

By Invitation Only

Each month we will host a Running & Gunning Training day. This 6 hour session will continuously evolve and no two sessions will be the same.

Each session will be focused on pistol, rifle, shotgun or a combination of disciplines.

These sessions will be all range time, with high round counts.

We will focus on balancing speed and accuracy, multiple targets, multiple distances, dynamic movements, obstacles, steel targets, timed exercises/drills, performance-based shooting, and much more.

Invited Ironsights Alumni will be asked to bring their own training drills to share/use in addition to what the instructor provides.

Course Fee: $200.00

NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting

• Saturday, December 21, 2024
• 10:00 AM  4:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The NRA Basics of Shotgun Course (Instructor-Led) introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for owning and using a Shotgun safely.

In this course we will cover basic firearms safety, fundamentals of rifle shooting, ammunition components, malfunctions, and we will review the core elements of modern shotguns. We will practice loading, unloading, recognizing and clearing malfunctions, proper grip and shooting stance, aiming, and trigger techniques.

Then we’ll head out to the range and put these principles in action.

Course Fee is $165.00

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification

• Sunday, December 22, 2024
• 9:00 AM  2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification course is an instructor-led and live-fire shooting qualification course intended to equip you with the training and documentation necessary to apply for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.

UPDATE: This course meets the CCARE Protocol requirements for NJ Concealed Carry as published by the NJSP (September, 2023).

Course Fee is $150.00

hello, i don’t normally post on reddit but i need some advice on what my next steps should be. little backstory, back in 2020 when i was 17 i got a paraphernalia and a weed charge, which i ended up taking an ARD for. i was told that once completed, my record would be expunged. (i can’t find anything about it on paEdocket so i take it that’s true?) i completed everything they wanted me to, paid off my fine, etc etc and i had a final court hearing stating i was free and my record was expunged. fast forward a few years to when i turn 21, i go purchase a firearm from my local rural king, everything goes well background check comes back quick and i was in and out in 30 minutes. that same day i fill the form out for my ccw and i send it in. about a week later i get a call from my local sheriffs office and they tell me that i was denied and if i would like they can mail me something with the reasoning why so i did and it turns out i got denied for that old charge that was supposed to be expunged. i called in letting them know that i can just bring in the paperwork stating it was expunged and we can take care of it, but it was 4 years ago now i don’t have that paperwork anymore. i called down to the probation office i had and got in touch with my old probation officer, who said he remembered me and my case, but said they don’t have any record of the paperwork because it was expunged already and they shred all documents. so, now im really stumped and confused on what i should do next. i was told to get a lawyer and file for expungement, but how will that work if it was already expunged? if anyone has any tips for me that would be highly appreciated. i apologize for the long post, i wanted to add as much info as i could to minimize questions!

Looking to hopefully go in store and buy something after the holidays are over. I live in Delco but most of the shops around here are pretty small. Are there any shops somewhat close by that have a larger selection of in stock guns to browse, preferably AKs? But really I’m not sure what I’m looking for. Any recs?